2023 Mercedes-Benz Redundant EQS 450 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 11, 2025 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Redundant EQS 450 years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
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Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Redundant EQS 450. That is the most of any Redundant EQS 450 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 16,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2023 Mercedes-Benz Redundant EQS 450 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System3 · ~16,000 mi
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Air Bags1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~1,000 mi
Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System350%16,000——
Forward Collision Avoidance233%———
Air Bags117%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic117%1,000——
Tires117%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 4 complaints
2024: 2202422025: 420254

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2023 Mercedes-Benz Redundant EQS 450 recalls (1)

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Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakersFeb 16, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V115000 · 31,848 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe, CLE450 Coupe, and GLC300 Coupe vehicles. The 80-Amp fuses may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the fuses to fail.

Risk: An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030008.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The vehicle went to catch on fire and the electrical socket burnt so it could no longer charge. The airbag showed malfunction passenger side door. Multiple times the collision warning has malfunction and alerted there was a collision when none occurred.

Forward Collision Avoidance · received Aug 11, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11679815

Active Emergency Stop Assist Inoperative warning has shown up more than once and the dealer can not duplicate the warning or repair. It is causing frequent phantom braking and sudden stops both in normal driving use and cruise control.

Forward Collision Avoidance · received Jul 17, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11674402

Car turns off completely while driving with "Battery malfunction" and "Towing not permitted" error. This happened while driving on a highway at the end of a bridge going downhill so I was able to pullover to the shoulder before the vehicle came to complete stop but if this happened while on the…

Electrical System · received Mar 30, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11651560

The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450. The contact stated that while attempting to charge the vehicle, the contact became aware that the vehicle failed to begin charging as expected. After a visual inspection, the contact observed that the charging port appeared to be damaged, showing signs…

Electrical System · received Mar 27, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11651117

The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS450. The contact stated while driving over a bump in the roadway and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to immediately stop, causing the braking distance to become extended. The contact stated that the failure occasionally occurred while braking…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Sep 25, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11616387

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Redundant EQS 450?

Owners most often report electrical system, forward collision avoidance, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Redundant EQS 450?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Redundant EQS 450 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Redundant EQS 450 model years, the 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.